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Durheim Family History

Durheim Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Dürrheim a habitational name from Bad Dürrheim in Baden-Württemberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Durheim family from?

You can see how Durheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durheim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Durheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Durheim families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Durheim's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Durheim families in 1911.
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What did your Durheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durheim. 31% of Durheim men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Durheim women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durheim were Clerk and House Work.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • House Work
    40%

What Durheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Durheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durheim census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 94 immigration records available for the last name Durheim. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 168 military records available for the last name Durheim. For the veterans among your Durheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durheim lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Durheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Durheim in 1949 was 43, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durheim ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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